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Android apps can threaten privacy, says vendor

A maker of mobile malware software claims a significant number of apps on Android Market aren't secure. A Google spokesperson said the report falsely suggest users can't control the apps

OPC gathers input on privacy and cloud computing

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is making its rounds across the country to gather input for an upcoming review of PIPEDA. Highlights from a panel discussion in Calgary between IBM, the EFF, CBS News and Syntenic

Privacy group to call cops over Google Wi-Fi blunder

A member of the British-based Privacy Internation says Google's explanation of how it inadvertantly captured wireless data 'doesn't add up.'

Google relents, will hand over European Wi-Fi data

In a reversal of course, Google now says that it will give European regulators data it secretly collected from open wireless networks over the past three years

Lawsuits over Google Wi-Fi sniffing pile on

At least seven class action lawsuits have been filed since Google admitted to sniffing on open wireless networks

Google faces privacy investigation in Canada

Canada's Privacy Commissioner's office is investigating Google

Kudos for anti-spam bill, concern over PIPEDA changes

Experts welcome the re-introduction of the federal anti-spam bill. But they've got serious reservations about proposed changes to Canada

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Experts sound the alarm on readiness for Canada’s new privacy regulations

Businesses that haven’t started preparing for the new privacy rules coming to Canada this fall could be in for an unpleasant surprise, say experts. The...

Insider threats: Establishing intent and people-centricity

The “Bring Your Own Device” movement (BYOD) is now a given in the workplace. People have come to expect free access to company computing...